Living United The University of Hawai‘i 2012 Aloha United Way campaign for O‘ahu campuses was held September 5 – October 5, 2012. A variety of fundraisers and activities were coordinated by the campus this year, including a bake sale, a cookbook sale, and a bowling tournament. As a result of the dedicated effort of faculty, staff and students, approximately $19,065 was raised during the campaign period. Honolulu CC was recognized for the second year in a row as a community champion in the Learning Institution Category for our faculty and staff giving campaign. Mahalo to our campus ‘ohana for giving so generously to help those in our community.
The annual UH Aloha United Way campaign is the university community’s opportunity to make an impact on the families who rely on the programs run by Aloha United Way partner agencies. For over 90 years, Aloha United Way has served as a fundraiser for O‘ahu non-profits and as an agency that mobilizes the caring power of the community to make a difference in people’s lives. Donations help critical community service organizations assist more than 500,000 individuals in areas ranging from education to poverty prevention.
Honolulu Sweep the PELE’s Honolulu Community College’s Communication Arts (CA) students swept the student category at the annual Pele Awards held on April 27. For local designers, the Pele is what the Oscars are for actors. Sponsored by the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the annual competition recognizes the best advertising and design work created in Hawai‘i. For 13 of the last 16 years of entering the Pele Awards competition, Honolulu CC has brought home the gold in the student division. This year only four finalists were named in the student category, all of them from Honolulu CC. Heather Saenz won Pele Gold while her Honolulu peers Jillian Roque, Blaine Bastatas, and Kara Nynha each won a Bronze award. No Silver awards were given in the student category this year.
“These four students did me proud. This just goes to show that our two-year Communication Arts program produces professional grade work,” explains Sandra Sanpei, professor of Honolulu’s Communication Arts program.“The core of what we teach in the program is design. With design as your foundation, students can do anything – web, print, packaging – they can transcend all avenues of media.”
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